Germany, Goa & Grit: Building Businesses Without a Safety Net with Abhimanyu Vikram

How do you build a successful business without quitting your job immediately?

What does entrepreneurship really look like behind the scenes?

 

In this episode of Personal Growth with Coach Shraddha, I speak with Abhimanyu Vikram, an entrepreneur, startup founder, former scuba diver, Germany-returned professional, and multi-business operator currently building ventures in India and serving clients in the US.

 

This episode covers:

• Entrepreneurship for beginners

• How to start a side hustle while working a 9–5

• Business pivot strategies in your 20s

• Building and managing teams

• Negotiation skills in business

• Working with US clients from India

• Airbnb business model in India

• Marketing agency growth journey

• Mentorship and investing in coaching

• Overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome

• Discipline vs motivation in business

• NRI returning to India to build a startup

If you’re looking for practical startup advice, real business lessons, and personal growth strategies - this episode will give you clarity.

Abhimanyu-

Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhimanyu-vikram-16325096/

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/itsabivikram/

Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/@abi.vikram

We also discuss why support comes after action, why timelines matter more than shortcuts, and how long-term thinking creates real success.

 

If you’d like to share your entrepreneurial journey on this podcast, reach out.

Let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next - business, mindset, career transitions, leadership, or startup growth.